Black History Fact Of The Day: The Microphone

Written By: Elsie Law - Aug• 04•14

Red, Black & Green Elsie Law LogoJames Edward West invented the electret microphone. His invention is currently used in over 90% of all modern-day microphones. His microphone invention is used in phones, tape recorders, hearing aids, baby monitors, and video cameras, among other electronics.

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